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First failure of the plan

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Sorry to say I failed in my attempt at week five day three.

I got to 11 minutes and has the most awful stitch that just wouldn't go away such a disappointment. Anyway this is only a set back and I will do the 20 minutes , just not today.

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Beek profile image
BeekGraduate

Oh dear! It's not failure - just not a good run and we all have those now and again!

Better luck next time! (Maybe you need more drink inside you?)

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aliboo70

You will do it, you sound determined and like you say, only a minor setback ..........

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IannodaTruffeMentor

I seem to remember Laura suggesting that you should slow down and breath deeply to clear a stitch, which is what I did on the one occasion when it happened to me. As Beek said you need to be hydrated, but not too much because that can cause a stitch. I drink half a glass of water (200ml) before a 5k run. Never fear you will crack it next time, I am sure.

Good luck.

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Fitfor60Graduate

No no no not a failure Just a run that didn't go quite as planned You have shown a great attitude by saying you will do it another day Well done

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44cmnGraduate

Thanks all for your support. I was really disappointed earlier but now feel ok about it. Five weeks ago I hadn't run at all so am back to feeling just a little bit pleased with myself. Monday morning will soon be here and I'll be out for the full twenty minutes

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helclGraduate

It's just a blip! That's all.your next run will be good and you will get past this week. You can do it

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